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Steven Gerrard and his team-mates become the butt of Internet jokes after throwing away a three-goal lead at Crystal Palace<p>Poor <b>Liverpool</b>. Not only are their <b>Premier League</b> title hopes all but over after capitulating in a 3-3 draw against <b>Crystal Palace</b>, but any Liverpool supporter must now fear going …

“I was once a fat dude with bad knees, then I experienced the awesome power of bodyweight training to shed weight and build a lean, strong body,” says BJ Gaddour, CSCS, who <i>Men’s Health</i> magazine calls “one of fittest men of all time.”<p>Gaddour says almost anyone can become as lean and fit as he is by …

You'll never guess which habits make it harder to drop pounds.<p><i>By Jenny Sugar for POPSUGAR Fitness</i><p>If you're trying to lose weight, burning calories through exercise is key. But if you're not burning enough, then you won't see the scale budge. If this sounds familiar, keep reading to learn what you …

Blast fat, build muscle, and improve cardio—all with a $10 tool.<p>If you haven't jumped rope since grade school, you're missing out. This kid-friendly piece of fitness equipment is portable, simple to use, and takes the work out of working out. No wonder it's earning rave reviews among trainers these …

Slim down fast with these calorie-blasting metabolic moves<p>Tossing a single match on a pile of wood won't ignite a strong flame. An entire box of matches, however? That's the start of a kick-ass bonfire.<p>This is the sort of fiery result that your internal fat burners will get from the fast-paced …

Manchester United will not insist that interim manager Ryan Giggs becomes part of Louis van Gaal's staff when the Ducthman takes charge at Old Trafford next season<p><b>Manchester United</b> will not insist that Louis Van Gaal retains Ryan Giggs as part of his backroom staff when the Dutch coach is appointed …

Cardiff City and Fulham take on Premier League over Sunderland fine after distraught Felix Magath savages players over lack of fight<p>Relegated clubs could launch a legal challenge against their demotion from the Premier League, arguing Sunderland should not have escaped a points deduction for …

A Japanese designer, inspired after the 2011 tsunami, designed this car that can get out when the waters rise–as long as you can find an outlet.<p>After the 2011 tsunami in Japan, when 133-foot waves killed thousands of people and caused around $300 billion in damage, a Japanese startup began …

Flying to Europe is incredibly cheap right now, so it's a perfect time to skip the continent's big-name destinations and visit the tiny towns that dot its countrysides. The most precious European towns may range in size from the super small (Bibury) to slightly bigger (Cesky Krumlov), but they all …

Earlier this week, Fly.com released its Top 50 International Summer Destinations for 2014. The list, which was compiled using data collected from more than 5 million Fly.com user searches, contained some interesting results.<p>The most prominent finding was an apparent preference for international …

In California, San Francisco prompts proclamations of love from locals (and a desire to move there from visitors), and San Diego’s sunny, laid-back vibe earns it kudos all around. Then there’s Los Angeles.<p>The lexicon associated with L.A. includes “shallow” and “vapid.” I think that reputation is …

"It's old, yes," conceded Bart. "But only 27,000 years old. Not as old as some." In fact, the cave etching we were facing, deep inside a hill in southwestern France on a walking tour in the Dordogne Valley, really didn't look so ancient. In a region where signs of human life stretch back 400,000 …

TravelIntelligent Travel<p>I’m sitting on a <i>tatami</i> mat in my traditional inn, drinking a celebratory Kirin beer and gazing at the full moon though the cherry blossom boughs that arc over the <i>ryokan</i>’s entrance. I feel like a character in a haiku.<p>It’s the end of a glorious two-week immersion in Old Japan. …

Credit: All images by James Chapman<p>Obviously different languages have different words for things, but did you know they also describe sounds differently? Yes, a sneeze in English (a-choo!) doesn't sound like a sneeze in Polish (a-psik!), at least when written. Same with snoring, and chewing, and …

<i>Photo courtesy of Michael Mohr. Article by Ryan Murphy, contributor to Budget Travel.</i><p>Sunscreen? Check. Extra socks? Double-check. There are some things you'll never forget to pack, whether you're headed to the Swiss slopes or the wilds of Africa. But your go-to packing checklist will only get you …

Becoming a travel pro takes time<b>—</b>and lots of trial and error<b>—</b>but it’s not cheating to learn from the experiences of others. The folks at Nat Geo Travel know that as much as anyone. And while we have a lot of road miles under our belts, we’re students of the world, too.<p>Here’s what we’ve learned so …

Arsene Wenger likes a French striker. In his time at Arsenal, he has brought in the likes of Nicolas Anelka, Thierry Henry, and most recently, Olivier Giroud and Yaya Sanogo. Now, there is speculation that he could be prepared to add another francophone forward to his stable of attackers.<p>With the …

Former Spurs winger living the dream in Madrid as the Champions League final beckons<p><b>Gareth Bale</b> understands the huge emotional significance of La Décima, <b>Real Madrid</b>’s quest for a 10th <b>European Cup</b>. Real’s last success in the competition they are so synonymous with came 12 years ago and everyone at …

The Premier League title race enters its critical phase with a new emphasis ahead of the weekend programme.<p>Liverpool were beaten 2-0 at home by Chelsea last Sunday, leaving Manchester City with the championship in their own hands.<p>The Reds will now be relying on neighbours Everton to do them a …